Division 1 Leadership — commitment to the development and implementation of the maintenance system of the organisation and to the continuous improvement of its effectiveness

The organisation shall have procedures for:

1. (a)

   establishing a maintenance policy appropriate to the organisation's type and extent of service and approved by the organisation's chief executive or his or her representative;

2. (b)

   ensuring that safety targets are established, in line with the legal framework and consistent with an organisation's type, extent and relevant risks;

3. (c)

   assessing its overall safety performance in relation to its corporate safety targets;

4. (d)

   developing plans and procedures for reaching its safety targets;

5. (e)

   ensuring that the resources needed to perform all processes are available to comply with the requirements of this Annex;

6. (f)

   identifying and managing the impact of other management activities on the maintenance system;

7. (g)

   ensuring that senior management is aware of the results of performance monitoring and audits and takes overall responsibility for the implementation of changes to the maintenance system;

8. (h)

   ensuring that staff and staff representatives are adequately represented and consulted in defining, developing, monitoring and reviewing the safety aspects of all related processes that may involve staff.